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The Child Development Instructional Assistant curriculum provides students with the necessary skills to seek employment as assistants in instructional programs for young children. Opportunities are available for work with children in a variety of settings including: homes, schools, and public or private agencies concerned with the development and welfare of young children. The program focuses on child psychology, curriculum planning, developmentally appropriate practices, safety, anti-bias environment, and provides practical experience. CPR, First-Aid training, TB and fingerprint clearances are required. Completion of this curriculum with a C or better grade allows the student to apply for the California Child Development permit at the Associate Teacher level.

An Occupational Skills Certificate will be awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate through original written and/or oral presentations the ability to identify the theories and practices of the social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental areas of young children from birth to 8 years of age.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and evaluate the important factors in planning an educational program serving young children from birth to age 8.
• Compare and contrast the skills necessary in working with programs serving children from birth to age 8.

Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Semester I
CHDV 010	PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN	3
PSYC 021	DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: THE CHILD	3
Semester II
CHDV 013A	PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – A	2
CHDV 013AF	FIELD PRACTICE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – A	2
CHDV 015	CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY	3
CHDV 020	INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM PLANNING	3
Total Units		16

Recommended electives

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CHDV 016	HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION 1	3
CHDV 017	TEACHING CHILDREN IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY	3
CHDV 024A	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – HEALTH AND SAFETY	2
CHDV 024B	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – CURRICULUM	2
CHDV 024C	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – THE YOUNG CHILD	2
CHDV 024D	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – WORKING WITH PARENTS	2
CHDV 024E	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – MULTICULTURAL ISSUES	2
CHDV 024F	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – DISCIPLINE	2
CHDV 024G	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – ENVIRONMENT	2
CHDV 024I	SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT – ADMINISTRATION	2
CHDV 118	LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD	3
EDUC 030	TEACHING AS A PROFESSION	3
ENGL 059	CHILDREN'S LITERATURE	3
KINT 027C	EARLY CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL EDUCATION	2
MUSC 030	MUSIC FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION	3

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This class meets the CPR and First-Aid requirements.